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Top Secret Comedy: Scatterbomb Returns with First Show of the Year! 

Performers “snuck” into Hayden 100 as part of their secret entrance. ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor On Friday, Oct. 2, Scatterbomb, returned with their first show of the year, following a theme of spies and secret agents. The Quadrangle newspaper conducted interviews on the night of the performance with the troupe’s members and audience.  Declan Boyle, club secretary and a … Continue reading Top Secret Comedy: Scatterbomb Returns with First Show of the Year! 

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Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

Members of Manhattones. From left to right: Dean, Layla, Vanessa, Jack, Sophia, Keira, Nick, Joseph, Landen, John and Brooke MAIZY SWIFT /COURTESY   Maizy Swift, Senior Writer  In early April, the Performing Arts Department at Manhattan University (MU) will hold its annual “Performal,” an event created through the collaboration of performing arts groups and clubs on campus, inviting everyone from MU to take a look at polished performances that have … Continue reading Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

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MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts

Mural in Thomas Hall 5.17. MARIA CASTANO / THE QUADRANGLE Maria Castano, Staff Writer Following unprecedented budget cuts in recent years, Manhattan University has slowly been building itself back up, and looks to attract new students by marketing its resources, with an emphasis on scholarships, grants and cutting-edge technology. Director of Performing Arts Andrew Bauer shared information regarding the performing arts scholarship with The Quadrangle, … Continue reading MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts

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How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts

Kevin Cullen, production manager for Players, performing in the Muppets cabaret. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM  Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. Social Media Editor Similar to many other programs at Manhattan University, the performing arts program has faced many budget cuts since 2023. Despite this, the department has continued to maintain their steady events and performances each semester, supported by faculty, students and others who have donated to … Continue reading How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts

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Manhattan University Performing Arts Opens New Mural

A photo of the mural created by Madison Hackett ‘25. ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Maizy Swift and Zendrah Bonnick, Production Editor/Asst. Social Media Editor and Staff Writer On the evening of Friday, Oct. 17, students, staff, faculty and friends gathered in room 5.17 of Thomas Hall, to attend the opening of the Manhattan University Performing Arts’ Mural. The mural was designed by Madison Hackett … Continue reading Manhattan University Performing Arts Opens New Mural

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Performing Arts Night Gives Students a Sneak Peek Into the Talent on Campus

MU Players showing off their performance pictures.KAREN FLORES / THE QUADRANGLE By Karen Flores, Staff Writer The fifth floor of Thomas Hall was lively last week as colorful posters decorated with photos of previous Manhattan University concerts, student showcases and performances were on display, as students looking to get involved with the performing arts met and talked with current board members.  A variety of groups, … Continue reading Performing Arts Night Gives Students a Sneak Peek Into the Talent on Campus

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What Are Manhattan College Performing Art Alumni Up To?

MC Alum Siobhan Connor as Elle Woods in Manhattan College’s 2017 production of Legally Blonde. SIOBHANCONNOR/COURTESY By Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s popular performing arts program has left an impact on alum over the years, influencing job opportunities and life decisions of past students. MC graduate Katelyn Connor, ‘14, majored in both English and psychology while making time to heavily involve herself in the … Continue reading What Are Manhattan College Performing Art Alumni Up To?

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MC’s Performing Arts Groups Put on Annual Spring Concert

MC Singers’ New and Improved Spring Concert.LEYLA J MERCARDO / THE QUADRANGLE By Leyla Mercado, Staff Writer Manhattan College Singers, Orchestra and Manhattones took the stage at The Chapel Of De La Salle and His Brothers on Apr. 7 with an unforgettable performance. The annual showcase left the audience in awe, resulting in a long-lasting standing ovation immediately after their final piece. With doors opening … Continue reading MC’s Performing Arts Groups Put on Annual Spring Concert

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Performing Arts Students Celebrate Annual Formal Under the Starry Night

Attendees looked on as various groups performed at the formal.GRACE CARDINAL/ THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Last Friday marked the fifth annual Performing Arts Formal in Higgins Atrium. Decorated to match the theme of starry night, students danced the night away enjoying food, music and performances from their peers. “It’s just a great opportunity for people to get together who are like-minded,” Andrew Bauer, … Continue reading Performing Arts Students Celebrate Annual Formal Under the Starry Night

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